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Study Guide: Miami Dolphins: The 1974 Season

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Miami Dolphins: The 1974 Season Study Guide

1974 Season Performance and Standings

The Miami Dolphins achieved a perfect undefeated record during the 1974 regular season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins achieved an 11-3 record during the 1974 regular season, which was not undefeated.

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The Miami Dolphins finished first in the AFC East division for the third consecutive season in 1974.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins finished first in the AFC East division for the fourth consecutive season in 1974.

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The Miami Dolphins scored 327 points and allowed 216 points during the 1974 regular season.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 1974 regular season, the Miami Dolphins scored 327 points and allowed 216 points.

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The Miami Dolphins had a winning record within the AFC conference in 1974, going 9-2.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins indeed had a winning record within the AFC conference in 1974, finishing with a 9-2 record.

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The Miami Dolphins lost two games on the road during the 1974 regular season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins lost two games on the road during the 1974 regular season: Week 1 at New England and Week 5 at Washington.

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The Miami Dolphins finished the 1974 season with a three-game winning streak.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins concluded the 1974 regular season by winning their final three games.

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The Miami Dolphins had the best record in the NFL during the 1974 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins had the second-best record in the NFL during the 1974 season, with an 11-3 record.

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The Miami Dolphins' 11-3 record in 1974 represented an improvement over their previous season's 12-2 record.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' 11-3 record in 1974 represented a decrease compared to their previous season's 12-2 record.

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The AFC East division standings in 1974 showed the Buffalo Bills finishing last.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1974 AFC East division standings, the Baltimore Colts finished last, not the Buffalo Bills.

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What was the Miami Dolphins' final regular season record in 1974?

Answer: 11 wins and 3 losses

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins concluded the 1974 regular season with an overall record of 11 wins and 3 losses.

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What was the Dolphins' record after their Week 5 loss to the Washington Redskins?

Answer: 3 wins and 2 losses

Explanation: Following their Week 5 loss to the Washington Redskins, the Miami Dolphins' record stood at 3 wins and 2 losses.

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What was the Dolphins' record within the AFC East division in the 1974 season?

Answer: 6-2

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins had a 6-2 win-loss record within their division, the AFC East, in 1974.

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How many games did the Dolphins win at home during the 1974 regular season?

Answer: 7

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins won 7 games at home during the 1974 regular season, playing at the Miami Orange Bowl.

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What was the Dolphins' record in the AFC conference during the 1974 season?

Answer: 9-2

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' record within the AFC conference in 1974 was 9-2.

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Which team finished last in the AFC East division in the 1974 season?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

Explanation: In the 1974 AFC East division standings, the Baltimore Colts finished last with a 2-12 record.

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How did the Dolphins' 11-3 record in 1974 compare to their record in the previous season?

Answer: It was a slight decrease from their 12-2 record

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' 11-3 record in 1974 represented a slight decrease compared to their previous season's 12-2 record.

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The Miami Dolphins finished the 1974 season with the second-best record in which league?

Answer: National Football League (NFL)

Explanation: With their 11-3 record, the Miami Dolphins achieved the second-best record in the entire National Football League (NFL) during the 1974 season.

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Coaching and Management Staff

Don Shula held the position of President for the Miami Dolphins in 1974.

Answer: False

Explanation: Don Shula served as the Head Coach and Vice President for the Miami Dolphins in 1974; Joe Robbie held the position of President.

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Mike Robbie served as the Head Coach for the Miami Dolphins in 1974.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mike Robbie served as the General Manager for the Miami Dolphins in 1974; Don Shula was the Head Coach.

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There were no designated special teams coaches for the 1974 Miami Dolphins staff.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1974 Miami Dolphins coaching staff included no designated special teams coaches.

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Who was the owner of the Miami Dolphins during the 1974 season?

Answer: Joe Robbie

Explanation: Joe Robbie served as the owner of the Miami Dolphins during the 1974 season.

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Who was the Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins in 1974?

Answer: Don Shula

Explanation: Don Shula served as the Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins during their 1974 season.

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Who held the dual role of Head Coach and Vice President for the Miami Dolphins in 1974?

Answer: Don Shula

Explanation: Don Shula held the dual role of Head Coach and Vice President for the Miami Dolphins in 1974.

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Who was the Director of Player Personnel for the Miami Dolphins in 1974?

Answer: Bobby Beathard

Explanation: Bobby Beathard served as the Director of Player Personnel for the Miami Dolphins during the 1974 season.

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Player Roster and Draft Selections

Larry Csonka was the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in the 1974 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Larry Csonka was a prominent running back for the Miami Dolphins during the 1974 season, not the quarterback.

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Nat Moore, a third-round draft pick, played the position of linebacker for the Dolphins in 1974.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nat Moore, a third-round draft pick, played the position of wide receiver for the Dolphins in 1974.

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Garo Yepremian handled the punting duties for the Miami Dolphins in 1974.

Answer: False

Explanation: Garo Yepremian handled the kicking duties for the Miami Dolphins in 1974; Larry Seiple handled the punting duties.

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All players whose names were italicized on the 1974 roster were rookies.

Answer: True

Explanation: The italicization of player names on the 1974 roster indicated that they were rookies during that season.

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Bob Griese was the only quarterback listed on the 1974 Miami Dolphins roster.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1974 Miami Dolphins roster included quarterbacks Bob Griese, Earl Morrall, and Don Strock.

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The Miami Dolphins' first-round draft pick in 1974 was selected 26th overall and attended Jackson State University.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins selected Don Reese, who attended Jackson State University, as their first-round draft pick (26th overall) in the 1974 NFL Draft.

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What position did Andre Tillman play, having been selected by the Dolphins in the second round of the 1974 draft?

Answer: Tight End

Explanation: Andre Tillman, a second-round draft selection for the Dolphins, played the tight end position.

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Which player handled kicking duties for the 1974 Miami Dolphins?

Answer: Garo Yepremian

Explanation: Garo Yepremian handled the kicking duties for the 1974 Miami Dolphins.

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Which of the following players was listed as a quarterback for the 1974 Miami Dolphins?

Answer: Earl Morrall

Explanation: Earl Morrall was listed as one of the quarterbacks on the 1974 Miami Dolphins roster.

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Which offensive linemen were part of the 1974 Miami Dolphins roster?

Answer: Bob Kuechenberg, Jim Langer, Larry Little

Explanation: Bob Kuechenberg, Jim Langer, and Larry Little were among the offensive linemen listed on the 1974 Miami Dolphins roster.

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Which of the following players was listed on the reserve or injured reserve (IR) list for the 1974 Miami Dolphins?

Answer: Marlin Briscoe

Explanation: Marlin Briscoe was listed on the reserve or injured reserve (IR) list for the 1974 Miami Dolphins.

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Individual Player Achievements and Pro Bowl Selections

The 1974 Miami Dolphins team had 10 players selected for the Pro Bowl.

Answer: False

Explanation: A total of 12 players from the 1974 Miami Dolphins team were selected for the Pro Bowl.

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Paul Warfield scored a touchdown on a 16-yard pass reception from Bob Griese in the playoff game against the Raiders.

Answer: True

Explanation: Paul Warfield scored a touchdown via a 16-yard pass reception from Bob Griese in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Raiders.

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Nat Moore scored the Dolphins' first points in the playoff game via an 89-yard kickoff return.

Answer: True

Explanation: Nat Moore scored the Dolphins' initial points in the AFC Divisional Playoff game on an 89-yard kickoff return.

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How many players from the 1974 Dolphins team were selected for the Pro Bowl?

Answer: 12

Explanation: A total of 12 players from the 1974 Miami Dolphins team were selected to play in the Pro Bowl.

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Which player, drafted in the third round, later made at least one Pro Bowl during his career with the Dolphins?

Answer: Nat Moore

Explanation: Nat Moore, who was drafted by the Dolphins in the third round, subsequently earned at least one Pro Bowl selection during his career.

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Which of the following players was NOT among the 12 Dolphins selected for the 1975 Pro Bowl?

Answer: Marlin Briscoe

Explanation: Marlin Briscoe was not among the 12 Miami Dolphins players selected for the 1975 Pro Bowl; the other listed players were.

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Game Results and Playoff Highlights

In the 1974 AFC Divisional Playoff, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Oakland Raiders.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1974 AFC Divisional Playoff, the Miami Dolphins lost to the Oakland Raiders.

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The playoff game between the Dolphins and Raiders in 1974 is known as the 'Sea of Hands' game.

Answer: True

Explanation: The playoff game where the Dolphins lost to the Raiders in 1974 is famously known as the 'Sea of Hands' game.

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The Miami Dolphins' first game of the 1974 season resulted in a victory.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins lost their opening game of the 1974 season.

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The Miami Dolphins played the Buffalo Bills twice in the 1974 regular season, losing one game and winning one.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins played the Buffalo Bills twice in the 1974 regular season and won both games.

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The attendance for the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Dolphins and Raiders was over 60,000.

Answer: False

Explanation: The attendance for the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Dolphins and Raiders was 53,023, which is not over 60,000.

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Curt Gowdy, Al DeRogatis, and Don Meredith were the television announcers for the Dolphins' playoff game on NBC.

Answer: True

Explanation: Curt Gowdy, Al DeRogatis, and Don Meredith served as the television announcers for the AFC Divisional Playoff game broadcast on NBC.

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In the 1974 AFC Divisional Playoff, who eliminated the Miami Dolphins?

Answer: Oakland Raiders

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from the 1974 playoffs by the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Divisional Playoff game.

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What was the final score of the playoff game where the Dolphins lost to the Raiders?

Answer: Raiders 28, Dolphins 26

Explanation: The AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the Oakland Raiders concluded with a score of 28-26 in favor of the Raiders.

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Which team did the Dolphins play in their first game of the 1974 season?

Answer: New England Patriots

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins played the New England Patriots in their first game of the 1974 season.

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What was the nickname of the playoff game where the Dolphins lost to the Raiders in 1974?

Answer: The Sea of Hands

Explanation: The playoff game where the Dolphins lost to the Raiders in 1974 is famously known as the 'Sea of Hands' game.

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What was the outcome of the Dolphins' Week 2 game in the 1974 season?

Answer: A win against the Buffalo Bills

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins secured a win against the Buffalo Bills in their Week 2 game of the 1974 season.

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Which player scored a touchdown for the Raiders on a 72-yard pass from Ken Stabler in the playoff game?

Answer: Cliff Branch

Explanation: Cliff Branch scored a touchdown for the Raiders on a 72-yard pass reception from Ken Stabler during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Dolphins.

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What was the Dolphins' final regular season game in 1974?

Answer: Against the New England Patriots

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' final regular season game in 1974 was against the New England Patriots.

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What was the score breakdown by the end of the third quarter in the playoff game against the Raiders?

Answer: Dolphins 16, Raiders 14

Explanation: By the end of the third quarter in the playoff game against the Raiders, the score was Dolphins 16, Raiders 14.

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Team Facilities and Operations

The Miami Dolphins played their home games at Joe Robbie Stadium in 1974.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Dolphins played their home games at the Miami Orange Bowl in 1974, not Joe Robbie Stadium.

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Which stadium served as the home venue for the Miami Dolphins in 1974?

Answer: Miami Orange Bowl

Explanation: The Miami Orange Bowl served as the home venue for the Miami Dolphins in 1974.

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